Sidney Dean Underwood age 64, passed away on October 5th, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center. He was born in Alliance, NE to Burr Eugene and Jessie Lea (Hopkins) Underwood on July 19, 1959. Sid graduated from Alliance High School in 1979 and went on to pursue a degree in Diesel Mechanics from Laramie Wyoming Technical Institute. He was employed at Farmers Coop in Hemingford, NE and retired from Parker Hannifin, working as a maintenance technician for 22 years.
Sid was a member of the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department and the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department, where he received recognition of distinction for his years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed “tinkering” with anything that had an engine, shooting his collection of firearms and was a proud member of National Rifle Association (NRA). Gardening was also a hobby that he liked doing. In his retirement, he enjoyed walking and always offered a smile and wave. “Uncle Sid” will be dearly missed for being one of the biggest kids at family gatherings: helping hide Easter eggs, being ready to open the first Christmas present and joking with all. Sid had the gift of being resilient in “making each day count” and pushing through many challenges that life brought his way.
Sid is survived by his three brothers, Greg Underwood from Alliance, NE, Rod (Kim) Underwood from Alliance, NE and Brad (Tobie) Underwood from Crawford, NE, stepson Matt (LaRee) Faber and their daughter Kamdyn from Fort Collins, CO, nieces and nephews, Stephaine (Brad) Morse, Jason Underwood, Kris Lehl, Derik (Shannon) Underwood, Jessee (Michael) Johnston, Taryn Underwood and Tylea Underwood, great nieces and nephews, Lauren Lehl, Burr and Bristol Underwood and Tripp Johnston.
Sid is preceded in death by his parents Burr Eugene and Jessie Lea (Hopkins) Underwood, two siblings Cheryl and infant brother, several cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Reverend Greg Reed officiating. Memorials to the Alliance and Hemingford Volunteer Fire Departments in Sid’s honor can be sent to Consumers Cooperative Credit Union, 217 Toluca Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301. Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.